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| Part Used |
Fruit
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| Main function |
Herb for Blood Deficiency (Blood Tonic)
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| Thermal qual. |
Neutral
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| Taste |
Sweet
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| Meridians Entered |
Kd, Lv
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| Functions |
Tonifies Blood and Yin
Tonifes Liver and Kidneys
Used for blurred vision and sensitivity to light
Used to moisten Lungs
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| Cautions |
Contraindicated in Spleen Deficiency with Wetness and Excess Heat conditions
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| Toxicity |
Relatively safe for long term use if contraindications are observed
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| Phyto-chemicals |
Zeaxanthin, physalein, betaine, thiamine, riboflavine, vitamin A, vitamin C, linoleic acid
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| Western Properties |
Hypotensive, hypoglycemic, hemostatic, nutritive, anti-pyretic,
hepatoprotective, vision restorative, anti-oxidant, immune stimulant,
interferon inducent, stimulates lymphocytes, stimulates leukocyte production,
bronchial demulcent, hypoglycemic, reduces blood lipids
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